James Beard Does Wine

The annual James Beard Awards focus on restaurants and journalism with a myriad of awards covering all sorts of categories of each. Of particular interest to me are the journalism awards, some of which inevitably highlight a few of America's best wine writers and their work. It's always worth paying attention to those restaurants and wine professionals who are recognized for their work as well.

So without further ado, here's what the James Beard Association had to say about the past year of wine in America.

Congratulations to all the award winners! It's nice to see the Chronicle getting some props for its continued good work, and to see Paul Draper recognized for what has been an astonishing and groundbreaking career as a winemaker.

annual James Beard Awards focus on restaurants and journalism with a myriad of awards covering all sorts of categories of each. Of particular interest to me are the journalism awards, some of which inevitably highlight a few of America's best wine writers and their work. It's always worth paying attention to those restaurants and wine professionals who are recognized for their work as well.\n\nSo without further ado, here's what the James Beard Association had to say about the past year of wine in America.\n\nNewspaper writing on spirits, wine or beer (in a rare tie)\nEric Felten, \"He Drinks, She Drinks,\" The Wall Street Journal\n\nDara Moskowitz, \"Asked and Answered,\" City Pages, Minneapolis\n\n\nMagazine writing on spirits, wine or beer\nFiona Morrison, MW, \"Chambolle-Musigny,\" Wine & Spirits Magazine\n\n\nMultimedia writing on food, beverage, restaurant or nutrition\nEdward Deitch, MSNBC.com/NBC Mobile, \"On the Trail of Great Californian Syrah\"\n\nNewspaper section on Food and Wine\nSan Francisco Chronicle, Miriam Morgan and Jon Bonne\n\n\nOutstanding Wine and Spirits Professional\nPaul Draper, Ridge Vineyards\n\n\nBest Book on Wine\nRomancing the Vine: Life, Love, and Transformation in the Vineyards of Barolo by Alan Tardi, St. Martin's Press\n\n\nRestaurant with Outstanding Wine Service\nMark Slater and Michel Richard, Citronelle, Washington, DC\n\n\nCongratulations to all the award winners! It's nice to see the Chronicle getting some props for its continued good work, and to see Paul Draper recognized for what has been an astonishing and groundbreaking career as a winemaker.\n\nHere's the full list of award recipients for 2007.